Buescher Vintage True Tone Baritone Saxophone 1927-1928 S/N 224362 MII All Original

Description

When you think of classic American saxophones, Buescher is a name you can't forget! The Buescher Band Instrument Company was a part of what was known as "The Big Four" of American saxophone makers. Starting in the late 1890s, the Buescher was the favorite saxophone for many professionals, including the famed classical saxophonist Sigurd Rascher as well as Johnny Hodges of the Duke Ellington band. The True Tone was Buescher's signature horn of the 1920s. The bright finish & beautiful engraving on the bell gives this horn appeal! The intonation is good for a horn that is almost 100 years old. 

This serial number is 224362, from 1927-1928. Serial numbers are between 222975-235250.

Condition

This baritone sax is in good vintage condition with some scratches, nicks, and dings on the body of the sax, but it still plays well, and all keys are responsive and work well.

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Comes with original case.

Condition Ratings

 All our items are graded per Reverb’s gear grading guide to help determine the condition of our guitars in a uniform fashion. (We have added the approximate percentage in each category as an additional measure). All of our items are preowned; they may show some type of usage and handling wear. All items have been tested for functionality and are playable; in some rare instances, a guitar may need a small adjustment or setup. Any outstanding problems will be noted.

 Also note: Condition ratings will only apply to the instument and not the case. Cases are for protecting the valuable merchandise inside and will always show some kind of wear and tear.

Mint (Approx. 98%) For something to truly be mint, it needs to be just shy of brand new. Mint items should include the original packaging in most cases. If there’s any sort of imperfection, the item should be listed in Excellent condition at best.

Excellent (91% to 97%) When something’s been used a bit but is still close to new, you can file it under Excellent. For newer gear, Excellent items should be free from blemishes and other visual defects. For vintage items, there may be some marks here and there, but the item is still in the top echelon when compared to similar examples. All Excellent items should be 100% functional in every way.

Very Good (80% to 90%) Very Good describes items with perhaps a few more cosmetic imperfections than Excellent but are still in great condition overall. With a Very Good guitar, for example, you might find some scratches, buckle rash, or other minor blemishes but nothing that affects the playability or function of the instrument.

Good (70% to 79%) Good condition includes items that are in fine working order but have some visual imperfections here and there. A pedal with scratches and dents on its chassis, a guitar with some cracks in the binding, or maybe an old snare drum with some corrosion on the lugs could all be classified as Good. All of these items work just fine but have enough visual imperfections to only be in the middle of the scale.